Emergency funding & bursary help

Bursaries and Emergency Funding provides financial assistance to students experiencing a financial shortfall or unexpected emergency during the academic year. Supports include non-repayable bursaries, repayable emergency loans, and Indigenous-specific funding. Programs are available to domestic, international, graduate, and Indigenous students depending on eligibility. Funding may assist with academic and basic living costs or urgent, unforeseen expenses. Students can review eligibility, apply through program-specific applications, and access guidance through the Student Service Centre. Accessibility support is available for students who require assistance completing applications through the Accessibility and Accommodations office. Advisors provide support with bursary and emergency funding applications.

Service Offerings

• Domestic Supplementary Bursary

• International Supplementary Bursary

• Graduate Students’ Association Bursary

• Faculty-specific bursaries

• Bursaries 101 workshops

• Emergency loans

• Indigenous Students’ Support Fund (ISSF)

• Financial literacy resources

• Financial Support Timeline guidance

• Financial support workshops

How to Access

1. Review bursary and emergency funding options.
2. Confirm eligibility based on student status and financial need.
3. Submit the appropriate application and provide any required supporting documentation.

Location
Hours of Operation

What to Expect

Students can expect timely, confidential, and equitable support. Services are available year-round with peak periods during the academic year.
Applications are processed reliably based on eligibility and funding availability, with guidance provided by the Student Service Centre.

Cost

No charge for service

Special Conditions

  • Bursaries do not require repayment
  • Emergency loans must be repaid
  • Emergency loans cannot be used for tuition or fees
  • Eligibility varies by student status
  • Funding is subject to availability

Contact

Online: Student Service Portal (submit via general inquiries)
In person, phone, and live chat: Student Service Centre

Audience: Undergraduate students, Graduate students

Home Campus: All

Delivery format: In-Person: North Campus, In-Person: Augustana Campus, In-Person: Campus Saint-Jean, Virtual/Phone Meeting, Email/Ticket/Form, Live Chat/Chatbot

Access: Drop-In/Walk-In, Access anytime

Service Provider: Faculty services offices

Language: English, French